Best trails near Alte Burg
4.3(17 reviews)
Alte Burg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Alte Burg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alte Burg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (16)·Hard·35.4 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular hike in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This almost 36-kilometre hike begins in beautiful Osterode am Harz, where it is worth spending some time. Passing the southern outskirts of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, you finally reach the Harz National Park. Highlights of the hike: - Osterode am Harz - National Park Visitor Centre in Torfhaus - Blueberry heads - Side trip to the Sösetalsperre dam (optional)
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·38.5 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The OS2 circular route leads from the south-western edge of the Harz Mountains to the Clausthal plateau. You pass many ponds and ditches, which are now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Oberharzer Wasserregal". A long climb on a gravelled road to Buntenbock is probably the biggest challenge on this route. However, there are also plenty of single trail sections and downhill stretches. Highlights of the tour: - Varied...
- Hard·35.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging hike in the Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony. This route connects the two pretty villages of Hahnenklee and Osterode in the Harz Mountains. For the most part, you hike along two of the most famous hiking trails in the Harz: the Harz Border Trail and the Harz Witches' Trail. There are several places to stop for refreshments and campsites, so the hike can easily be split into several daily stages if required. Highlights of the hike: - Hahnenklee - Beautiful views over the Harz...
- Hard·61.8 km·Est. 18–20 hrThis is the official route of the Harzer Hexentrail. This is a charitable, annual hiking and running event in Osterode am Harz. On this 60 km long route you have to overcome an altitude difference of 1650 metres. -------------------------------------------------- Further information on the Harz Witches' Trail: https://www.harzer-hexentrail.de/
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Alte Burg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alte Burg is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 35.4 km long with an elevation gain of 1,590 m.
What is the longest trail near Alte Burg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alte Burg is Osterode am Harz - Seeburger See. This trail is estimated to be 62.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alte Burg?
Alte Burg: With an ascent of 1,984 m, Harzer Hexentrail 2019 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg with 1,590 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Alte Burg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Alte Burg is From Osterode to Torfhaus via Hexenstieg with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.
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